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Weather & Climate in Las Ovejas, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Ovejas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,147 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,147 ft (1,264 m) |
| Area | 130.7 sq mi (338.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9890°N, 70.7495°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
392 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 17, 2023 | 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.6 | 136 km | 186 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Linares, Chile | M6.2 | 132 km | 76 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina | M6.0 | 139 km | 138 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 103 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 2017 | 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile | M5.9 | 92 km | 81 km |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina | M5.6 | 31 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2012 | 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.4 | 27 km | 150 km |
| May 22, 1999 | 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.3 | 33 km | 159 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 48 km | 142 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 67 km | 127 km |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 37 km | 9 km |
| Nov 3, 2001 | 19 km SE of Parral, Chile | M5.1 | 115 km | 86 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 105 km N of Barrancas, Argentina | M5.0 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Maule - Bio-Bio border region, Chile | M5.0 | 122 km | 89 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 48 km SE of Colbún, Chile | M5.0 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Aug 18, 1996 | 20 km S of Colbún, Chile | M4.9 | 136 km | 91 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile | M4.9 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 12 km SSW of Chillán, Chile | M4.9 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina | M4.9 | 85 km | 161 km |
| Feb 1, 2001 | 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Domuyo (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 66 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 71 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Copahue | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 2019 | 104 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 106 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Callaqui | Stratovolcano | 3,164 m (10,381 ft) | 1980 | 121 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Payun Matru | Shield | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | -5050 | 149 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 149 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 157 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tolhuaca | Stratovolcano | 2,739 m (8,986 ft) | -4000 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Las Ovejas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.6").